Letter to the Editor: Disgusted at vandalism at Sunset School Park

To the Editor:

We are sending this note to comment (with total disgust) at the latest episode of vandalism at the newly-established Sunset School Park.

A few days ago while on our walk, we saw that some idiot had driven a car out onto the new lawn, cutting tracks and ruts deep into the damp, tender grass. It’s a deliberate, senseless act of vandalism and destruction, and we would just like the community to be alert for any evidence of who was responsible. We remembered that this happened at least once before, early in the development of the lawn area. Additionally, there have been incidents of graffiti written on the walls of the covered play structure. Commendably, the Parks Dept. has been there quickly to paint over the graffiti.

We live in the neighborhood and regularly walk through the park, keeping an eye on what’s happening. The new community garden area is refreshing, and we’ve enjoyed chatting with those who are planting their garden plots. We’re looking forward to further improvements, as this was where our children attended elementary school – and it holds special memories. Why someone treats this area with such disrespect is beyond our comprehension. Hopefully, making more people aware of this will lead to greater alertness ---- and ultimately, identifying and punishing those responsible.

We hope that anyone seeing suspicious behavior in the area of the park will call 911 and let the police know. 

Marian and Phil Thom

Shoreline